Virtual Workplace

My new next-door neighbor? My high school sweetheart. Now he’s my boss, and I’m stuck living in his mansion. We were that cute couple the whole school talked about. After graduation, he left me to chase his dream of becoming a chef, leaving me heartbroken. Now he’s back in town to open a restaurant and moves into the mansion next to my rundown house. When my place can’t survive a leak, he offers me a lifeline: move in with him and be his assistant chef. I can’t exactly say no. Sharing a roof reignites old sparks. His gorgeous, grumpy eyes still make my heart race. His gentle ...

Off-Limits Love: A Sizzling Sapphic Enemies-to-Lovers Romance I’ve perfected my ice-queen persona, but Alyin—my best friend’s little sister—has always had a way of breaking through. Now, as I claim the CEO title, our once-secret, forbidden love is splashed across the headlines. Life at the top is far from perfect. When Alyin snags a promotion behind my back, tensions explode, leaving me questioning if we’ve risked everything for nothing. But she doesn’t give up. Under the city skyline, Alyin drops to one knee, offering not just love but a future where we balance ambition and ...

He's the leader she can't resist, and the friend she's secretly loved for years. When duty calls, will they finally risk it all? Fire Chief Reese Carpenter—leader, teacher, mentor, and relentless jokester. He’s always the steady hand in their chaotic firehouse, keeping everyone grounded even when the heat’s on. But when a crisis shatters his carefully controlled world, it’s Eileen he turns to for support. Paramedic Eileen Ballantine had heard plenty of stories about the elusive fire chief, but meeting Reese in the flesh is a surprise. With lives on the line, she expects discipline ...

How to Evangelize in the Marketplace Without Losing Your Professional Edge Are you ready to turn your workplace into a mission field without compromising your professional reputation? Marketplace Evangelism is your ultimate guide to fulfilling the Great Commission right where you are—at the desk, in meetings, or even during coffee breaks. Packed with bold strategies and practical wisdom, this book empowers Christians to share their faith confidently while maintaining their professional edge. Discover how you can shine as a beacon of Christ’s light in the corporate world, bringing hope ...

He couldn't envision his happily ever after, she showed him they don't all look the same. Noah’s nightmares haunt his days. If he doesn’t want to give an unsuspecting wife a midnight glimpse of combat, he should probably make sure to never ever get one. He buries himself in his construction company and closes the door on love forever. Molly shatters a sculpture—and with it, her dreams of impressing the only gallery owner in this small town. But through the fog of humiliation emerges a business opportunity with one of the town’s favorite sons, a veteran universally lauded a hero for ...

This Christmas, I only had one goal: survive the office holiday party without embarrassing myself in front of my boss. But one mistletoe, a stolen kiss, and a night wrapped in his arms changed everything. Derrick Lawson is everything a boss shouldn’t be—devastatingly handsome, quietly intense, and the only man who’s made my heart race from across the room. I thought he’d never see me as more than just his employee, until he stops me at the door and asks me to stay. When his fingers linger on my arm and our eyes meet under the glow of twinkling Christmas lights, I know my holiday ...

Matt's newest series of books has taken off, and he's forced to hire a personal assistant to help with the workload. His girlfriend Fiona moves into his new house, and takes over the hiring process. It takes much longer than he feels it should, considering it's only 30 or so hours of weekly work. Little does he know, Fiona is recruiting applicants from her old place of employment, the gentleman's club on the other side of town. She hires two younger women, Brittany and Olivia, who are the most submissive, agreeable, and beautiful girls at the club. Together, they have a plan to fulfill much...

He’s quiet. Creative. Craving something more. Then temptation walks into his office. Elias lives a quiet life—his books, his job, and a secret imagination he never dares share. But when Kyle, his new and dangerously attractive colleague, shows up… fantasy starts bleeding into reality. They’re complete opposites. Elias is careful, shy, and guarded. Kyle is confident, teasing, and totally off-limits. One snowstorm. One unexpected night. And everything changes. But Elias isn’t sure if he’s chasing something real—or running headfirst into heartbreak. 💬 "Elias’s Fantasies" is ...

A tropical paradise, an irresistible boss, and a dash of temptation. Things are heating up in Breakers Bay... Katrina Caldwell loves her job managing the spa at the tropical Breakers Bay beach resort. One of the many perks is getting to work for hotter than hot Brandon Jacobs. She knows it's a mistake to let herself fall for him—he's made it clear that he's all business. But every time she's near him, he makes her feel things she thought she'd never feel again. Brandon doesn't have time for dating. Every bit of energy he has goes into the resort he's worked hard to transform into the ...

After she’s left at the altar, a woman falls for her ex-fiancé’s adopted brother and must decide whether to take another leap at love. ZORA… Had her doubts about marrying Ethan, especially when it meant shelving her dreams to be an architect, but never expected him to jilt her on their wedding day. Leaving her alone to face their battling mothers, as well the as the gossip and back-handed well wishes of their small community. Yet the biggest surprise is Ethan’s adopted brother, Gabe, whom she meets when he draws the short straw to tell her that she’s been abandoned to figure out ...

A daring billionaire. An unseen adversary. One risky venture. Can he save his fortune and get the girl? In a world where wealth has no bounds, six billionaires have it all…until one unforgettable birthday bash changes everything. Enter the enigmatic Mr. Smith, a figure shrouded in mystery, who holds their fates and money in the palm of his hand. Serious and stoic Chase Young, the first chosen by Smith, is stripped of his billionaire status, and in a blink of an eye, he is transformed from tycoon to humble pilot for a struggling airline. Suddenly, his vast wealth is worthless, and he’s ...

When Lisa Marsh reluctantly agrees to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the local community center, she’s not prepared for the chaos that ensues. Between the lively teenagers, fiercely independent veterans, eccentric seniors, and one particularly gruff homeless man named Pete, the evening spirals into a disaster. But when her best friend dares her to do more, Lisa accepts the challenge: she’s going to help Pete turn his life around—whether he likes it or not. Her plan? Simple: clean him up (starting with a shave), find him a job, and make him respectable. Pete, however, has no interest in ...

My scorching one-night stand is my off-limits billionaire boss… and my baby daddy. Liam Matthews is the infuriatingly sexy CFO, and he has no idea he’s about to be a father. Every smoldering glance makes it harder to keep the growing secret inside me. As the queen of PR, I can handle any crisis—except this one. Telling him could unravel my carefully built life, but staying silent gets riskier every day.With secrets ready to explode and small-town gossip threatening both our careers, the last thing I need is to fall for the man who complicates everything. Each encounter fans the flames...

A Survival Guide For Navigating Power Dynamics, Stereotypes, and Systematic Racism in Corporate Spaces Being a Black woman in corporate America comes with microaggressions that feel macro, having your competence constantly questioned, and being forced to work twice as hard for half the recognition. Plus the rules are unwritten, the playing field is anything but level, and the goalposts move without warning. So if you’re feeling stuck, sidelined, or exhausted from trying to excel in spaces that weren’t built for you, it’s because you need more than just motivation to navigate the ...

Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...

College student Josephine Hart keeps her late-night job as an exotic dancer a closely-guarded secret, but when her secrets show up in the light of day, she gets way more than she bargained for. After the tragic death of her parents, Josephine is just another college student trying to make ends meet. But at night, she leads a risky double life as an exotic dancer to earn the money she desperately needs—a secret that could ruin her if anyone at school ever found out. The only bright spot is the devastatingly handsome stranger at the club who takes a special interest in her. He has her ...

Never fall in love with your boss… I’ve worked for Leon for two years now. Which means I’ve been in love with Leon for about, oh, 730 days, give or take. He’s tall, gorgeous, hardworking, and strict. Most of the staff at Noah’s Ark are scared of him. But I can handle the Lion King, as I like to call him. I’m his PA. I book his dental appointments, pick up his dry cleaning, keep his diary, walk his dogs, and organize his accounts. I know him as well as a wife would, although unfortunately without the added benefits that role would bring. I’d tell him how I feel, but he’s made...

**He was supposed to be a nameless hookup, not my best friend's billionaire dad.** **Now he's my grumpy boss and my deepest temptation.** **Can our age gap love survive family, scandal, and corporate sabotage?** I thought I'd never see him again after that explosive night at the club in Paris. Then he walked into my New York office as the new owner; Jamie Katz—the man from my wildest fantasies and my best friend's estranged father. He's experienced, demanding, and irresistible. Every heated argument leaves me breathless, every accidental touch reignites the passion we shared. When we're ...

For years, Carter and Maya exchanged letters. With each one, their feelings grew. But there was a secret that could tear them apart. Maya was really a boy named Max. It was just an innocent prank. Carter wasn't supposed to fall in love. Once Max realized things had gone too far, he cut off all contact. But it was too late. Both boys had developed feelings they never expected. Ten years later, Max opens his mailbox to find an unexpected letter. Without even looking at the return address, he knows who sent it. His heart races, and his hands tremble. Every feeling that he thought was dead and ...

Virtual working - also known as remote working, telecommuting, flexible working, or homeworking - is an important and growing trend in the global employment landscape. Its popularity has increased due to globalization and outsourcing. However, unlocking the benefits of virtual work depends largely on the organizational culture, management, and leadership to support it. Virtual Leadership identifies the challenges of virtual work and explains how to develop the facilitative leadership mindset to effectively manage people remotely.